Career in Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering which deals with the study of design and operation of chemical plants and methods of improving production. Chemical Engineers develop economical commercial processes to convert raw material into useful products. It also deals with treatment of waste materials from the industries and house to better protect the environment.

It covers various fields of chemical technology in mineral based industries, petrochemical plants, pharmaceuticals, synthetic fibres, petroleum refining plants etc.

What do Chemical Engineers do?

Chemical Engineers

• Develop large scale industrial plants
• Research on new techniques to develop better quality products, with less cost and efficiency
• Improve processing techniques to produce better quality food products
• Develop synthetic fibers, drugs, refining petroleum products,
• Develop solutions to environmental problems, such as pollution control and remediation.

Job Market of Chemical Engineering / Who employs chemical engineers

• Chemical industries and Factories
• Gas and oil extraction industries
• Oil refining companies
• Agrochemicals
• Plastic and metals industries
• Mineral Process industries
• Pakistan Ordinance Factory
• NESCOM
• Nuclear industries
• Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
• Power generation industries
• Manufacturing industries
• Food and drink industries

Scope of Chemical Engineering in Pakistan

Number of job opportunities in Pakistan is limited, and it is hard in the start of the career to find a suitable place. But once you find a job, it offers good salary packages.

Salary of Chemical engineers ranges from 25 thousands to 120,000 per month in Pakistan.

In addition to traditional careers in the chemical, energy and oil industries, chemical engineers can also find increasing opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and environmental engineering.

Admission criteria in Chemical Engineering in Pakistan

• Minimum 60% Marks Matric
• 60% Marks in FSc Pre-Engineering
• Entry Test
• DAE Or B.Tech degree holders can also apply

Top Chemical Engineering Universities in Pakistan

List of universities offering Chemcial Engineering in Pakistan with their fee structure, deadline and other details will be uploaded here, soon.

Related Fields of Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering is a major field. It has many branches. Universities also offer 4 year degrees in related branches of chemical engineering. So if you cannot get admission in chemical engineering, then you can seek admission in the following programs

• Petroleum Engineering
• Polymer and Petrochemical
• Materials Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Food Processing Engineering
• Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering
• Textile Engineering
• B.Tech or BS Technology in Chemical or Related Fields

Many Engineering universities like UET Lahore are also offering BS Technology degree programs in all fields of engineering and technology. This option is for those, who have low marks and are interested to make a career in engineering or technical fields. Although B.Tech/BS Technology degree holders are employed as technicians and assistants of BSc Engg degree holders, but it could also be a good choice to enter into chemical industry if you have low marks. Also many BS Technology degree holders find very good opportunities in middle Eastern countries.